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PE51 LNO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,705 mi
Last recorded133,705 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 LNO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 133,705 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 133,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 124,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 114,336 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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PE51 LNO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE51 LNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE51 LNO?

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What year was PE51 LNO registered?

PE51 LNO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is PE51 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 LNO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE51 LNO have outstanding finance?

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